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Assistant Manager, Fire Safety

Job ID: 10502

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: System Safety

Date Posted: Oct 3, 2025

Description

Job Information:

Title: Assistant Manager, Fire Safety

Opening Date: 10.03.2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Authority: TA/OA

Department: Office of System Safety

Division/Unit: Fire Safety

Reports to: Manager, Fire Safety

Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours of Work: Managerial

Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Compensation:

Salary Range:

$81,780 - $116,074 (Grade F: 479 points)

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will assist in the day-to-day management of Safety Engineering and Fire Safety sections within the Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Division. Furthermore, the incumbent will be assigned to various projects of significant nature that require constant dedicated personnel. The scope includes direction of policies and procedures focusing on proactive and reactive reduction/elimination of hazards through safety engineering, as well as Fire and Life Safety measures, in the design and construction phases of work. The incumbent will be required to manage the review of NYCT Capital Project design documents inclusive of scope of work, engineering designs and specifications for stations and facility projects, as well as participation and coordination of field inspections and design/construction review meetings. Moreover, the incumbents will review, and execute safety engineering and fire safety policies, instruction and guidelines within assigned dedicated Capital Projects. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing fire statistics and will be responsible for responding to and conducting cause and origin investigation for fires that occur within the system. Must be available for emergency response duties (in company vehicle) and have a valid Driver's license.

Education and Experience:

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a satisfactory

equivalent and five (5) years of experience with three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Desired Skills:

+ Extensive knowledge of NYCT bus and rail operations.

+ Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local Laws, standards and guidelines pertaining to engineering practices.

+ Good problem-solving skills as necessary to meet the everyday challenges of this position.

+ Fire origin and cause investigation experience

+ Code Enforcement Official Certification (Preferred)

+ Associate Safety Professional Certification (ASP)

+ Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.